It appears the Hornets might be ready to live with Mike James as a backup point guard this season allowing Janerro Pargo to sign with another NBA team, possibly the San Antonio Spurs.

Pargo's agent, Mark Bartelstein said the Hornets "don't seem interested in signing (Pargo) at this point. I don't think he'll be back with them at this point."

Hornets general manager Jeff Bower on Tuesday declined to comment on any on-going negotiations with free agents.

Pargo, 28, opted out of his contract with the Hornets earlier this summer to test the free-agent market.

Bartelstein said he really couldn't characterize the Hornets' interest or lack thereof in retaining Pargo, who last season was Coach Byron Scott's first reserve point guard option when Chris Paul needed a rest. Pargo averaged 9 points a game for the Hornets last season and 18 minutes per game in 80 games. In 12 playoff games, Pargo averaged 22 minutes per game and 10.2 points.

Pargo has drawn some interest from at least two Western Conference teams, the Denver Nuggets and this week from the Spurs.

The San Antonio Express News Tuesday morning quotes Bartelstein as saying the parties have discussed options.